SEJ — Society of Environmental Journalists

Calling all SEJ members for #SEJ2027 conference session and tour proposals! Have an idea? Submit by Nov. 13. www.sejhalifax.org/call-for-ses... Not yet a member? Join us: www.sej.org/join

((⏰)) Members, TODAY (Oct. 26) is the deadline to submit your intent to run for the SEJ Board of Directors, and we need more candidates! We’re looking for visionary, committed leaders to step up and help shape SEJ’s future. Details and guidelines: www.sej.org/sej-board-el...

Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term As Brazilian President, Defeats Bolsonaro @tomphillips.bsky.social and @tiagorogero.com report for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...

#Oil and Tech Money Back Measure to Limit #California #Environmental Law @aaroncantu.bsky.social reports for @capitalandmain.bsky.social capitalandmain.com/oil-and-tech...

SEJ Members: Monday, Oct 26 is the deadline to submit your intent to run for SEJ's Board of Directors — and we need more candidates! If you've been thinking about it, now's the time to take an active role in shaping the future of environmental reporting. Learn more: www.sej.org/sej-board-el...

Veteran ocean reporter @helvarg.bsky.social sees better quality in marine journalism, but a need for more hands on deck. He shares inspiration and urges journalists to dive into ocean stories in the latest #SEJournalFeature: www.sej.org/publications...

The Secret Terms of Trump’s #Venezuelan #Oil Deal Cate Brown @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social and Sebastian Rotella report for @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/trum...

We’re revisiting @yessfun.com ‘s latest Voices of Environmental Justice column on Puerto Rico’s water crisis. She explains why colonial history and political context are essential to covering the story accurately. Read more: SEJ.org/SEJournal #PuertoRico

SEJ members: Please check your inbox for our strategic planning survey! Your feedback shapes our programs and resources — plus, you could win a free year of membership! ⏰ Deadline: Oct. 29

Can you trust CDC data for your climate and health reporting? #SEJournalToolbox examines a previously stellar dataset and finds it lacking, offers guidance: www.sej.org/publications...

What’s new in #SEJournal? 🌎 Explore expanded hunting in wildlife refuges and a firsthand account of the L.A. wildfires. Read more at SEJ.org/SEJournal. #EnvironmentalJournalism #Wildfires #SEJ

#Texas Continued Permitting #Data Centers After Abbott’s Pause, Report Finds @dylanbaddour.bsky.social reports for @insideclimatenews.org insideclimatenews.org/news/1910202...

#Brazil’s #Election Could Determine The Fate Of The Amazon @compatibilism.bsky.social reports for @grist.org , copublished with @apublica.org Pública. grist.org/internationa...

Reminder for SEJ members: you have until Nov 13 to submit tour & session proposals for #SEJ2027 in Halifax. SEJ conferences are designed for and by journalists, so whether you are a seasoned reporter or just starting out, we want to hear your ideas! Learn more: www.sejhalifax.org/call-for-ses...

TV journalist @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social grew up in Pacific Palisades. When wildfires hit home, he reported from familiar sites as they burned. #SEJournalBookShelf reviews his book "Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America’s New Age of Disaster": www.sej.org/publications...

Trump Is Gutting The Endangered Species Act. 10 Species Show The Stakes. From @grist.org grist.org/regulation/t...

What can grazing permits reveal about public lands? And what does it take to expose illegal sand trafficking? This week in #SEJournal, explore the data and reporting behind these investigations. Read more: SEJ.org/SEJournal #EnvironmentalJournalism

The Trump administration opened millions of acres of federal refuges to hunting and fishing. What does this policy shift mean for local wildlife? #SEJournalTipSheet offers resources and angles to cover the impact near you: www.sej.org/publications...

🗳️ SEJ Board Elections are coming up! Do you care deeply about the future of environmental journalism and serving the SEJ community? We’re calling on members to step up and apply to be a candidate for the 2026 election! Learn more on our website: www.sej.org/sej-board-el...

FPF on Tuesday led a letter from a coalition of rights orgs to @govwesmoore.bsky.social demanding he cease sending inquiries from Sinclair-owned media outlets into legal review black holes, citing a personal defamation case against him by Sinclair Chairman David Smith. freedom.press/issues/right...

SEJ members: we are conducting a brief member survey as part of SEJ’s strategic planning process. Your feedback will help us better understand what matters most to our members right now. Please check your email for the link and more information. Deadline: Oct. 29

How do journalists investigate the illegal trafficking of natural sand? The latest #SEJournalInsideStory looks behind award-winning reporting on crime rings moving massive quantities of sand from African countries — and the environmental consequences of the trade. www.sej.org/publications...

What’s new in SEJournal? 🌎 This week, learn how journalists can build trust with environmental justice communities — and explore ways to uncover the true toll of heat-related deaths when official data falls short. Read more at SEJ.org/SEJournal.

What can federal grazing permits reveal about public lands? The latest #SEJournalReporters Toolbox explores how journalists can use Interior Department grazing data to investigate patterns, beneficiaries and potential preferential treatment. www.sej.org/publications...

Supreme Court Hears Case On Holding Big Oil Liable For #ClimateChange @jjouvenal.bsky.social reports for @washingtonpost.com wapo.st/4zgmCjV

How many deaths are really caused by extreme heat? Official counts can miss part of the picture. The latest #SEJournalTipSheet explores how journalists can better track heat-related deaths and report the true toll in their communities. Read more at www.sej.org/publications...

SEJ members, a reminder that we are accepting #SEJ2027 conference session and tour proposals through Nov. 13! Learn more and submit: www.sejhalifax.org/call-for-ses...

How can journalists build trust with #environmentaljustice communities? A new #SEJournalFeature shares lessons from journalists and EJ advocates on reporting with accuracy, respect and accountability. www.sej.org/publications...

States, Cities Sue Over Trump #EPA Killing Power Plant Emissions Rule @matthewdalyap.bsky.social and Jennifer McDermott report for @apnews.com apnews.com/article/epa-...

What’s new in SEJournal? 🌎 This week, explore how #OSHA data can help uncover workplace chemical exposure stories, plus lessons from an award-winning student #journalism project along the Pacific Crest Trail. Read more at SEJ.org/SEJournal.

In the latest #EJAcademy, student scientist Bing Lin shares what the experience taught him about reporting, writing, photography and purpose in the field. Read more at www.sej.org/publications...

Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to #Climate, Health, EV Market @dennispillion.bsky.social reports for @insideclimatenews.org insideclimatenews.org/news/2809202...

🗳️ SEJ Board Elections are coming up! Do you care deeply about the future of environmental journalism and serving the SEJ community? We’re calling on members to step up and apply to be a candidate for the 2026 election! Learn more on our website: www.sej.org/sej-board-el...

Nor’easter Lashes Coastal Areas With Soaking Rain, Wind And Massive Waves @maureenchowdhury.bsky.social reports for @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2026/09/26/w...

What’s new in SEJournal? ⚡🌱 Explore what’s driving higher electricity bills and why the Farm Bill matters for environmental journalists. Read more at SEJ.org/SEJournal. #EnvironmentalJournalism #Energy #FarmBill

What can OSHA data reveal about workplace hazards and broader public health risks? The latest #SEJournalReportersToolbox explores OSHA datasets and how environmental journalists can use them in their reporting. Read more at www.sej.org/publications... #DataJournalism #OSHA

#EPA and HHS Team Up On Expanded Review Of Glyphosate Weedkiller Safety @careygillam.bsky.social reports for @thenewlede.bsky.social www.thenewlede.org/2026/09/epa-...

#Climate Forward: Energy Secretary Dismisses Idea of #Diesel Export Ban @dgelles.bsky.social reports for @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09...

What’s new in SEJournal? ⚡🌱 Explore what’s driving higher electricity bills and why the Farm Bill matters for environmental journalists. Read more at SEJ.org/SEJournal. #EnvironmentalJournalism #Energy #FarmBill

Why are residential electricity bills rising? ⚡ The latest #SEJournalTipSheet unpacks the regulators, utilities and other forces shaping what customers pay — plus questions and resources for reporters. SEJ.org/SEJournal #Energy #Utilities #Journalism

What’s new in SEJournal? ⚡📊💧 Explore clean firm power and the path to a zero-carbon grid, efforts to preserve U.S. greenhouse gas data, and reporting insights on Puerto Rico’s water crisis. Read at SEJ.org/SEJournal. #EnvironmentalJournalism #ClimateChange #PuertoRico

What’s holding up the Farm Bill? 🌾 The latest #SEJournalBackgrounder looks at the political divide and what’s at stake for conservation, rural water, pollution, pesticides and more. SEJ.org/SEJournal #FarmBill #Agriculture #Journalism

#PuertoRico’s water crisis goes beyond months of rationing. In the latest #VoicesofEnvironmentalJustice, @yessfun.com looks at the politics, history and community perspectives journalists need to understand to cover the story fully. Read more at www.sej.org/publications...

An #Environmental Defender Is Murdered Every Three Days @katiesurma.bsky.social reports for @insideclimatenews.org insideclimatenews.org/news/1509202...

#EPA Kills Rule That Limits #Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Power Plants @matthewdalyap.bsky.social reports for @apnews.com apnews.com/article/epa-...

Critical U.S. emissions data may soon become harder to access, but researchers with EDGI have preserved it. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox explores the dataset and how journalists can use it to investigate U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Read more at www.sej.org/publications...

Climate events are intensifying — and so is the risk of overstating the relationship between environment and public health. Hear from @jgasspoore.hazardpodcast.com on how to make rigorous editorial calls and communicate uncertainty clearly. Register for free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Extreme heat can create more than just uncomfortable summer days, it can worsen air pollution. Heat and sunlight fuel harmful chemical reactions, while wildfires add dangerous smoke. The latest #SEJournalTipSheet offers story ideas and reporting resources: www.sej.org/publications...

AI Boom Poses Growing Public Health Threat, Former #EPA Officials Warn @hirokotabuchi.bsky.social reports for @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/c...

Can wind and solar alone deliver an emissions-free grid? The latest #SEJournalFeature explores “clean firm power,” from long-duration batteries to nuclear energy and how Big Tech is driving demand for always-on, zero-carbon electricity. Read more at www.sej.org/publications...